Friday, July 10, 2015

Tips for Riding in the Rain

Watch for Puddles & Rainbow Patches
The road surface will be the slickest and most dangerous just after the rain has begun. During this time the rain will cause the oil buildup in the pavement to rise to the surface, causing the road surface to essentially become a giant oil slick.
Keep an eye out for little rainbow-edged patches on the street. This is an indication of an oil patch. Never brake or corner in the center of the roadway at intersections, as this is where autos leave the majority of their drippings. 
Use Lights
Let everyone know you are there. Heavy rain and the glare from auto headlights reduce motorists' vision, so it is a good idea to ride with a bright LED lamp on the seatpost and handlebar.
Brake Early
A mixture of road grit and water is the fastest method to erode rubber brake pads. Most rims require a full revolution before the brake pads squeegee the water from the braking surface and begin stopping. Plan ahead and brake early.
Use Fenders
If you plan on riding for any length of time, or with others, install fenders on both wheels. It will quadruple your comfort factor and keep your vision crystal clear. It's one of the unspoken rules that on rainy-day group rides you should never show up without fenders.
Be Cautious of Corners
Shift as much of your weight on the outside pedal as possible. Lean your body more than the bike. By doing this, you will be able to corner with a reasonable amount of speed, as the body will tend to remain balanced over the bike when the tires slide over painted lines and unseen oil patches.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

July News

July News
  
**Reminder: Fat Tire Triple Crown has been MOVED to Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5!**

See the flyer below for more information!





Summertime!

Every Tuesday this summer, we will be open late!   We will be here so you can shop late, tune up your bike, or to answer any of your questions until 9:00pm!

   Summertime Activities

Every Monday, we will be having an Open Water Swim at 6pm.  Meet at the former Tumbleweed on the river for an open water swim practice for Ironman Louisville 2015 athletes.

Also on Mondays will be the Mountain Bike Mondays, leaving out of VO2 at 6pm.  We will be biking the Seneca and Cherokee Park trails near the shop.

To round off Mondays, our Monday Night Yoga will be starting at 6:45pm at the shop.  Open to any and all athletes!

On Wednesdays, our Group Rides will be leaving out of VO2 at 6:00pm.  All are welcome!

Kentucky Point Series

The next Kentucky Point Series race will be on July 26 at Capital View.  Click HERE for more information and to register online!